Vol. 19 • Spring 2019
Greetings!
Major changes are coming to Bishop State! An Advanced Manufacturing Center and an Allied Health facility is being built on the Main campus. These world-class facilities will help the college meet the workforce needs of our community by training our students for the high-wage and high-demand careers in Mobile County and beyond!
Alabama Power partners with Bishop State for lineman training program
Alabama Power and Bishop State Community College are partnering to offer a lineman training program to prepare students to work as electric utility linemen.

Summer Schedule Now Available!
Need help getting your summer schedule together? Stop by the Academic Advising Center to get the help you need. It's located on the 2nd floor of the Delchamps Student Life Center.
Bishop State Foundation News
Bishop State
Foundation Gala
Get your tickets today for the Bishop State Community College Foundation 2019 Annual Legacy Gala.
Scholarships Awarded
The Foundation awarded scholarships to 20 students for the 2018-2019 academic year!
Bishop State: Out 'N About
Students win "Best Title" at science symposium
Bishop State students earn "Best Title" award in 2019 Science and Technology Open House
Sharnee’ Hobbs has been named a Fellow for the 2019 Postsecondary Leadership Success Program by the Association for Career and Technical Education!
Click here to check out the works of art that were on display during SouthSounds Music and Arts Festival in downtown Mobile, Ala.
Bishop State on Display at SouthSounds Music and Arts Fest!

The works of Bishop State's art, graphic communications, culinary, diesel mechanic, cosmetology, and welding departments were on display during the SouthSounds Music and Arts Festival.

Their exhibit was located in the space between Spot of Tea and the Mobile Arts Council.
Scholarships for
child care professionals
The Leadership in Child Care Scholarship now available for students or potential students interested in earning a degree or certificate in Early Childhood Education at Bishop State!

WILDCAT SPORTS
Congratulations to Rev Lizbeth Alcantara for winning the ACCC Women’s Golf Championship!

Next, Alcantara will play in the PGA Works Collegiate Championship tournament May 8-12 in Port St. Lucie, Florida where she will be the only athlete from a junior college to play!
Proud sponsor of
Bishop State Athletics
Welcome to the Wildcat Family!
David Felton
Dean of Workforce & Economic Development
Felton joins the Wildcat family after spending 30 years in the manufacturing industry and the last 10 years in community college activities (Jefferson State and Trenholm State).

Kenney Holder
Director of Facilities
Holder joins the Wildcat family with nearly 20 years of architectural experience. As a Mobile-native, Holder is excited to bring his experience and expertise to Bishop State

GET HELP PAYING FOR COLLEGE
DON'T FORGET!
You #HaftaFAFSA!
If you have not started on your 2019-2020 FAFSA application, start it as soon as possible by downloading the "myStudentAid" app on your cell phone, tablet, or going online to  www.fafsa.ed.gov.

If you need help or don't know where to start, be sure to follow our NEW FINANCIAL AID group on Facebook !
Now Hiring:
Work Study Students
Need to make some extra cash this summer to help pay for school? Join the work study program. Stop by the Financial Aid Office to sign up or send an email with your contact information to ktaylor@bishop.edu.

Bishop State's famous mentions
Bishop State in Beyonce Documentary
Did you see Beyonce's concert film "Homecoming" on Netflix? Did you see where she recognized Bishop State Community College?!? It's at the very end in the credits listed with HBCU's from across the country. AWESOME!! Netflix doesn't allowing screen shots or screen recordings so it can't be shown here, but if you or a friend have Netflix, here is an excuse to watch the documentary again!
Security guard makes Google News for purchase of Rolling Stones tickets
Bishop State security guard Michael Hallett's love for New Orleans, Jazz Fest and the Rolling Stones landed him a front page spot on Google News April 22, 2019.

Check out his epic story about the great lengths he took in an effort to see Mick Jagger and why he is still happy in the end!
Like Our Facebook Groups!
Be sure to like Bishop State's Facebook page! Stay up tp date on the latest news on campus and around the community.


Like the "Financial Aid at Bishop State" page to learn the latest news involving your FAFSA, work study opportunities, pell grants, and ways to obtain the funds needed for college.
Learning  Assistance  Center
is here to help you be GREAT! Ask questions, use study guides, access to peer and professional tutoring, testing and printing availability.
Helping students get the job that leads to a career! Learn career planning, resume-writing techniques, and job interviewing skills.

Calling All Alumni!
If you are an alumni of Bishop State, please send your email and mailing address to the Bishop State Community College Foundation. The Foundation is forming an Alumni Association to garner support for the college.

Be sure to like " The Bishop State Community College Foundation" page on Facebook!
• Nat'l Technical Honor Society Induction - April 23
• Mr. & Miss Bishop State Pageant - April 25
• New Student Orientation - April 30
• Keflyn X. Reed Honors Day Convocation - May 7
• Final Exams - May 13-16
• Graduation - May 21

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